- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walhalla, SC
James M. Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James M. Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450306000828
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M. Brown Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Walhalla · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James M. Brown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Brown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walhalla, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306000828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
James M. Brown Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450306000828 · Walhalla, SC Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
James M. Brown Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
James M. Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- This school
James M. Brown Elementary
558 students
What this shows James M. Brown Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How James M. Brown Elementary compares
James M. Brown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, James M. Brown Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James M. Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M. Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about James M. Brown Elementary
How many students attend James M. Brown Elementary?
James M. Brown Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walhalla, SC. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Brown Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James M. Brown Elementary?
100.0% of students at James M. Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M. Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James M. Brown Elementary is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Walhalla, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James M. Brown Elementary?
James M. Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James M. Brown Elementary rank among public schools in Walhalla?
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Brown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walhalla, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides James M. Brown Elementary, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.